Commemoration of the Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897
Date1897
Names
Notes
Scharff, Anton, 1845-1903
(engraver)
Bronze medal.
(obverse) Conjoined profile busts of Queen Victoria, crowned, representing her accession to the throne and of the Jubilee of her reign. Inscription "REGINA. 1837. VICTORIA. IMPERATRIX. 1887".
(reverse) Britannia standing. Lions drawing a chariot led by a Genius holding Torch of Progress. On her right is Justice; on her left is Wisdom of the Nation with globe representing Britannia's extended sway. Inscription, ".ANNUS. JUBILAEUS. 1887.".
Subject
Medium
Dimensions80 mm x 8 mm, 248 g (3 1/8 in. x 5/16 in., 0.55 lb.)
Extent
- 1 table medal
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession NumberMSSREALIA-MEDALS1897-001
12/1/1978